Lumbago treatment device

Abstract

To provide a lumbago treatment device for safely and stably solving chronic lumbago caused by abnormality of the lumbar spine, strained back, distortion of the spine, aftereffect of accident, and sport damage.SOLUTION: A lumbago treatment device for stretching the lumbar spine includes: a long support post extending in an upper oblique forward direction; and a support column extending in a direction of supporting the support post. The device also includes, in a floor contact part of the support post and the support column, a fixing part formed to be installed on a floor in combination of any one or more of T shape, V shape, and U shape with the longitudinal direction of the support post and the support column for installation on the floor. A pedestal is arranged at the upper end of the support post. The pedestal has a plane part abutting on the thigh upper part of the human body and highly inclined to the forward direction, and a curve surface disposed in the highest place at the tip of the pedestal and abutting on the pelvis of the human body.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a back pain treatment device that relieves chronic back pain, sudden lower back pain, spinal distortion, aftereffects of accidents, and sports injuries caused by lumbar abnormalities. In particular, the present invention relates to a back pain treatment device that is portable and allows back pain treatment in a minimum treatment space. [Background technology]

[0002] It has been pointed out that lower back pain is a modern disease that is on the rise. It has been found that one of the causes of lower back pain is due to abnormalities in the lumbar vertebrae in the spine located in the back of the human body. Due to abnormalities in the lumbar vertebrae, events such as herniated discs and lumbar spinal canal narrowing occur. There are various causes of lower back pain. Between the spinal cords, there is a tissue called an intervertebral disc. Such an intervertebral disc functions as a buffer tissue that supports the upper and lower spinal cords. However, it is known that such an intervertebral disc wears down due to walking upright under gravity, compressing the nerves between the spinal cords. From this perspective, several treatment methods are being put into practice for conditions caused by abnormalities in the lumbar spine. For example, there are exercise therapy methods to strengthen the muscles around the lumbar vertebrae, and stretching methods to relieve muscle tension, improve blood flow, and promote the removal of substances that cause pain.

[0003] The inventor has devised and put into practice a treatment method in which the calves of the patient's legs are hooked, the patient lies face down, and the abdomen (especially the front of the pelvis) is pressed against a cushioned base, and the upper body is lowered downward, bending the body nearly 90° with the pelvis as the fulcrum, and from that position, the upper body is moved to a height of about 45 to 60° using the back muscles, and this exercise is repeated.The inventor has also developed a lower back pain treatment device suitable for the above treatment method and is using it to treat the patient. However, the above-mentioned back pain treatment devices have been developed on the assumption that they will be installed in a medical office, and therefore are difficult to carry around freely. In addition, the angle at which the human body can be bent with the pelvis as the fulcrum is limited to approximately 90°, and it is difficult to achieve an angle of less than 90°. In particular, by bending the waist at an angle of less than 90° and pulling the upper body, it is possible to stretch the compressed lumbar vertebrae more effectively.

[0004] On the other hand, currently devised treatment devices are known from Patent Documents 1 to 5. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a back pain treatment device that can traction the lumbar vertebrae. However, these treatment devices are difficult to carry around and are presumed to be stationary types that require a certain amount of treatment space. Furthermore, there is no positive disclosure regarding limiting the angle at which the human body is bent with the pelvis as the fulcrum to 90° or less. The inventor has studied currently known methods of treating lower back pain and the above-mentioned lower back pain treatment device, and has aimed to develop a lower back pain treatment device that maintains the effects of the lower back pain treatment device he developed himself, is portable, and allows the lumbar spine to bend at an angle of 90° or less. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. WO2005 / 000172 [Patent Document 2] JP 2008-149099 A [Patent Document 3] JP 2004-81638 A [Patent Document 4] JP 2003-169818 A [Patent Document 5] JP 2003-144471 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a device for treating lower back pain which safely and stably relieves chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, spinal distortion, and symptoms of the cervical spine caused by lumbar abnormalities, as well as aftereffects of accidents and sports injuries. Another object of the present invention is to provide a lower back pain treatment device that is portable and allows for the treatment of lower back pain in a minimum treatment space by eliminating unnecessary components and achieving further weight reduction while ensuring the safety of the device.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for treating lower back pain that can return the compressed spine to its original state by folding the human body at an angle of 90 degrees or less as necessary, thereby enabling the treatment of chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, and lumbar disc herniation, easing symptoms related to the cervical spine, and curing aftereffects of accidents. Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for treating lower back pain that can fix the feet of the therapist and strengthen the muscles around the lumbar vertebrae more safely and stably. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the problems of the prior art described above, to restore the compressed spine to its original state, and to achieve the effects of treating chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, lumbar disc herniation, and curing the aftereffects of accidents, the inventor has adopted the following configuration of a lower back pain treatment device. (1) A device for treating lower back pain capable of stretching the lumbar vertebrae, comprising a long support pillar extending diagonally upward and forward, and a support pillar extending in a direction supporting the support pillar, the floor abutment portion of the support pillar and the support pillar having a fixed portion formed by combining the longitudinal direction of the support pillar and one or more of a T-shape, a V-shape or a U-shape in order to place the support pillar on the floor, a base is disposed on the upper end of the support pillar, the base having a flat portion that abuts against the upper part of the thigh of the human body and slopes highly forward, and a curved portion that abuts against the pelvis of the human body, the curved portion being provided at the highest point at the tip of the base. The lower back pain treatment device according to the present invention is characterized in that the basic components of the device are a long support column and a support column that supports the support column. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to achieve safety and light weight, and it is easy to carry. In addition, the base of the present invention is highly inclined toward the front and has a structure in which the curved surface at the tip of the base allows the human body to bend at an angle of 90 degrees or less, starting from the waist, and the compressed spine returns to its original state, making it possible to treat chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, lumbar disc herniation, and the aftereffects of accidents. In other words, by using the present invention, the upper body faces downward, bending the spinal cord, and the weight of the upper body can be used to stretch the intervertebral disc.

[0009] By adopting the structure of the lower back pain treatment device according to the present invention, the therapist can apply pressure to the lower back at any angle. In other words, it is possible to prevent the weight of the human body from being applied excessively from the abdomen to the base of the legs, and since there is no excessive tensile load from the machine, it becomes easier to use for long periods of time and the risk of injury such as internal organ disease is reduced. Furthermore, the back pain treatment device of the present invention is provided with a support column, which ensures stability when the device is used. Also, by opening the end of the base, the therapist can select any angle and load, ensuring stability when arching the back to strengthen muscles. Also, gravity can be applied in the opposite direction to when walking, which allows the intervertebral discs between the spinal cord to be stretched more. Furthermore, since it has the effect of returning a compressed spine to its original state, it is possible to achieve effects such as returning a compressed spine to its original state, treating chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, lumbar disc herniation, and curing the aftereffects of accidents.

[0010] (2) The lower back pain treatment device described in (1) above, characterized in that at least the surface of the base has cushioning properties. The base in the present invention preferably has cushioning properties. In the lower back pain treatment device according to the present invention, the abdomen supports most of the weight of the person receiving treatment. In this case, if the base that comes into close contact with the abdomen is made of a hard material, there is a risk of side effects such as fatigue fractures of the ribs and internal organ diseases in order to absorb shock or reduce the load on the human body. Examples of materials having cushioning properties for forming the base include non-rigid thermosetting resins, such as soft urethane foam, phenolic resin, epoxy resin, melamine resin, urea resin, unsaturated polyester resin, alkyd resin, polyurethane, thermosetting polyimide, rubber urethane foam, ester-based urethane, molded chip urethane, rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane resin, thermosetting elastomer, vulcanized rubber, silicone rubber, fluororubber, etc. The surface of the base may also be covered with artificial leather, synthetic leather, artificial leather, vegetable-based substitute leather, etc.

[0011] (3) The support is a lower back pain treatment device as described in (1) or (2) above, characterized in that a footrest for hooking the calves of the legs is rotatably attached and a hook member is installed at the tip of the footrest. The device for treating lower back pain according to the present invention involves bending the body with the pelvis and lower abdomen placed on the flat surface, which may cause both legs to lift off the ground. In such a case, the legs can be fixed by hooking the calves onto the foot posts, improving safety and providing the effect of treating lower back pain without strain.

[0012] (4) A lower back pain treatment device as described in any one of (1) to (3) above, characterized in that two pairs of gripping rods extending horizontally forward are formed at approximately the center of both ends of the underside of the base so that the therapist can grasp them with both hands. By adopting the configuration of the lower back pain treatment device according to the present invention, the intervertebral discs between the spinal cords can be stretched, and the muscles between the spinal cords can be strengthened by the user gripping the gripping rod, so that it is possible to effectively treat and continuously prevent diseases caused by abnormalities in the lumbar spine, such as chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, spinal distortion, aftereffects of accidents, and sports injuries. In other words, it is possible to more effectively treat lower back pain by stretching the intervertebral discs using the weight of the upper body and gravity, and by applying load from the weight and exercising the back muscles.

[0013] The lower back pain treatment device according to the present invention may also be provided with a height adjustment means that allows the support column to extend and retract in stages. By adopting such a configuration in the present invention, the height can be adjusted according to the height of the patient. The device for treating lower back pain according to the present invention may also be equipped with a height adjustment means that allows the leg support to be extended or retracted in stages. By adopting such a configuration in the present invention, it is possible to fix the foot part according to the length of the patient's legs. Effect of the Invention

[0014] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a lower back pain treatment device that can restore the compressed spine to its original state, treat chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, and lumbar disc herniation, relieve symptoms related to the cervical spine, and cure after-effects of accidents. It is possible to safely and stably relieve chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, spinal distortion, after-effects of accidents, and sports injuries caused by abnormalities in the lumbar spine. Furthermore, the structure of the device for treating lower back pain according to the present invention makes it even lighter, making it portable and enabling treatment of lower back pain in a minimum treatment space.

[0015] Furthermore, by adopting the lower back pain treatment device of the present invention, the human body can be folded at 90° or less starting from the lower back without placing excessive stress on the lower back, and can be pulled with natural stress without placing excessive stress on the lower back, thereby returning the compressed spine to its original state, and achieving the excellent effect of treating chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, and lumbar disc herniation, easing symptoms related to the cervical spine, and curing the aftereffects of accidents. Furthermore, by using the device for treating lower back pain according to the present invention, it is possible to fix the feet of the patient and strengthen the muscles around the lumbar vertebrae more safely and stably. Furthermore, by using the device for treating lower back pain according to the present invention, it is possible to exert an excellent effect of strengthening the interspinal muscles by performing back muscle exercises while applying pressure. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a lower back pain therapeutic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a plan view for explaining a lower back pain therapeutic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a side view for explaining a lower back pain therapeutic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a front view for explaining a lower back pain therapeutic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a rear view for explaining the lower back pain therapeutic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a bottom view for explaining the lower back pain therapeutic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a plan view for explaining a lower back pain therapeutic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a side view for explaining a lower back pain therapeutic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a plan view for explaining a lower back pain therapeutic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a plan view for explaining a lower back pain therapeutic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the function of the lower back pain treatment device according to the present invention. FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the function of the lower back pain treatment device according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a device for treating lower back pain according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following embodiment is merely an example of the present invention, and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. EMBODIMENT 1 FIG. 1 is a perspective view for explaining a lower back pain therapeutic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the lower back pain treatment device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a lower back pain treatment device capable of stretching the lumbar spine, and has a long support column 1 extending obliquely upward and a support column 2 in a direction supporting the support column 1, and the floor abutment portion of the support column 1 and the support column 2 has fixing parts 3 and 4 that form a T-shape with the longitudinal direction of the support column 1 and the support column 2 for installation on the floor, and a pedestal 7 and 7 are arranged at the upper end of the support column 1, and the pedestal has a flat part 8 that abuts against the upper part of the thigh of the human body, and a curved part 6 at the upper end of the pedestal that abuts against the pelvis of the human body. The support column 1 has a long inner tube inserted into an outer tube, and the length of the support column can be adjusted by a length adjustment member 11. Further, a foot post 15 for hooking the calves of the legs is rotatably attached to the support post 1 by a rotating jig 14. An elastic hook member 12 having an adjustment jig 16 for adjusting the position is disposed at the tip of the foot post 15. Furthermore, two pairs of gripping rods 9, 9 are formed on both ends of the underside of the base 7 so that the therapist can grip them with both hands.

[0018] FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing the state of the pelvis and spine of a human body P when the lower back pain therapeutic device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used. As shown in Fig. 3, by using the lower back pain treatment device 10 according to the first embodiment, mainly the upper body of the human body P is pulled downward by gravity with the pelvis as the fulcrum. By holding the human body P in this state, it is possible to stretch the lumbar vertebrae in the spine located at the base of the pelvis. In other words, the lower back pain treatment device 10 according to the first embodiment is characterized in that it can stretch the intervertebral discs present between the spinal cords by using the weight of the upper body of the human body P receiving the treatment on the spine in the opposite direction to when walking.

[0019] And, by such action of the lower back pain treatment device 10 of the present embodiment 1, it is possible to restore the spine compressed by everyday life to its original state, and to obtain effects such as treating chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, and lumbar disc herniation, easing symptoms of the cervical spine, and curing after-effects of accidents. 12 is a conceptual diagram for explaining in more detail the action and function of the lower back pain treatment device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The fifth lumbar vertebra 25, the fourth lumbar vertebra 24, the third lumbar vertebra 23, the second lumbar vertebra 22, and the first lumbar vertebra 21 are connected to the pelvis of the human body P from the base side. Nerves connected to the spinal cord are present at T4 between the fifth lumbar vertebra 25 and the fourth lumbar vertebra 24, T3 between the fourth lumbar vertebra 24 and the third lumbar vertebra 23, T2 between the third lumbar vertebra 23 and the second lumbar vertebra 22, and T1 between the second lumbar vertebra 22 and the first lumbar vertebra 21. The human body P narrows the gaps between the lumbar vertebrae T1 to T4 over many years of walking, which causes compression of the nerves connected to the spinal cord, resulting in abnormalities such as lower back pain. By using the lower back pain treatment device 10 according to the first embodiment, the waist can be bent at 90° or less and the upper body can be pulled by the body weight and gravity, which relieves muscle tension without applying excessive load, improves circulation around the lumbar vertebrae, reduces the pressure on the vertebrae that has been applied for many years, and relieves nerve compression. Furthermore, by using the lower back pain treatment device 10 according to the present embodiment 1, it is possible to safely and stably relieve chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, spinal distortion, and symptoms of the cervical spine caused by abnormalities in the lumbar spine, as well as aftereffects of accidents and sports injuries.

[0020] EMBODIMENT 2 FIG. 7 is a plan view for explaining a lower back pain therapeutic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figures 7 and 8, a lower back pain treatment device 50 according to embodiment 2 of the present invention is a lower back pain treatment device 50 capable of stretching the lumbar vertebrae, and has a long support pillar 41 extending diagonally upward and a support pillar 42 in a direction supporting the support pillar 41, and the floor abutment parts of the support pillar 41 and the support pillar 42 have fixing parts 43, 44 which form a T-shape with the longitudinal direction of the support pillar 41 and the support pillar 42 for installation on the floor, and pedestals 47, 47 are arranged at the upper end of the support pillar 41, and the pedestals 47, 47 have a flat part 48 which abuts against the upper part of the thigh of the human body, and a curved part 46 at the upper end of the pedestal which abuts against the pelvis of the human body. Further, a foot post 55 for hooking the calves is rotatably attached to the support post 41 by a rotating jig 54. An elastic hook member 52 having an adjustment jig 56 for adjusting the position is disposed at the tip of the foot post 55. Furthermore, two pairs of gripping rods 49, 49 are formed on both ends of the underside of the bases 47, 47 so that the therapist can grip them with both hands. And, by such action of the lower back pain treatment device 50 of the present embodiment 2, it is possible to restore the spine compressed by everyday life to its original state, and to obtain effects such as treatment of chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, lumbar disc herniation, and healing of after-effects of accidents. Furthermore, by using the lower back pain treatment device 50 according to the second embodiment, it is possible to safely and stably relieve chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, spinal distortion, and symptoms of the cervical spine caused by abnormalities in the lumbar spine, as well as after-effects of accidents and sports injuries.

[0021] EMBODIMENT 3 FIG. 9 is a plan view for explaining a lower back pain therapeutic device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 9 and 10, a lower back pain treatment device 60 according to a third embodiment of the present invention is a lower back pain treatment device 60 capable of stretching the lumbar spine, and has a long support column 61 extending obliquely upward and a support column 62 in a direction supporting the support column 61, and the floor abutment portion of the support column 62 has fixing parts 64, 64 that form a V-shape with the longitudinal direction of the support column 62 for installation on the floor, and the floor abutment portion of the support column 61 has a fixing part 63 that forms a T-shape with the longitudinal direction of the support column 61 for installation on the floor. In addition, pedestals 67, 67 are arranged on the upper end of the support column 61, and the pedestals 67, 67 have a flat part 68 that abuts against the upper part of the thigh of the human body, and a curved part 70 at the upper end of the pedestal that abuts against the pelvis of the human body. A foot post 75 for hooking the calves of the legs is rotatably attached to the support post 61 by a rotating jig. A hook member 72 for hooking the legs is disposed at the tip of the foot post 75. Furthermore, two pairs of gripping rods 69, 69 are formed on both ends of the underside of the bases 67, 67 so that the therapist can grip them with both hands. And, by such action of the lower back pain treatment device 60 of the present embodiment 3, it is possible to restore the spine compressed by everyday life to its original state, and to obtain effects such as treatment of chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, lumbar disc herniation, and healing of after-effects of accidents. Furthermore, by using the lower back pain treatment device 60 according to the third embodiment, chronic lower back pain, sudden lower back pain, spinal distortion, aftereffects of accidents, and sports injuries caused by lumbar abnormalities can be safely and stably relieved. [Explanation of symbols]

[0022] 10,50,60 Back pain treatment device 1,41,61 Post 2,42,62 Support column 3,4,43,44 Fixed part 6,46,70 Curved section 7,47,67 Pedestal 8,48,68 Plane part 9,49,69 Gripping rod 12,52,72 Hooking member

Claims

1. A lower back pain treatment device capable of stretching the lumbar vertebrae, comprising a long support pillar extending diagonally upward and forward, and a support pillar extending in a direction supporting said support pillar, wherein the floor abutment portion of said support pillar and support pillar has a fixed portion formed by combining the longitudinal direction of the support pillar and support pillar with one or more of a T-shape, V-shape or U-shape in order to place said support pillar on the floor, and a pedestal is disposed on the upper end of said support pillar, wherein said pedestal has a flat portion that abuts against the upper part of the thigh of the human body and slopes highly toward the front, and a curved portion that abuts against the pelvis of the human body, which is provided at the highest point at the tip of the pedestal.

2. 2. The device for treating lower back pain according to claim 1, wherein at least the surface of said base has cushioning properties.

3. 3. The device for treating lower back pain according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the support pillar has a foot pillar rotatably attached thereto for hooking the calves of the legs, and a hook member is provided at the tip of the foot pillar.

4. A lower back pain treatment device as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that two pairs of gripping rods extending horizontally forward are formed at approximately the center of both ends of the underside of the base so that the therapist can grip it with both hands.

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